First Glance at Titleist 913 D3 Driver

Titleist is a brand I've always considered to be the choice of accomplished golfers and that’s maybe no surprise given their success on Tour with the best players in the world. However, recently I had the pleasure of sitting through a two-hour science-fest on the technology involved in Titleist’s new 913 drivers – don’t feel sorry for me, I love that kind of thing.

At first glance, the Titleist 913 D3 Driver doesn’t look drastically different from the 910, but in its first week on Tour in July around 50 per cent of Titleist staff players switched to the new drivers. By the end of 2012, 90 per cent of Titleist’s staffers are expected to have switched – a clear sign of a measurable performance boost.

The Titleist 913 D3 has a smaller 445cc head but it won’t intimidate the life out of a higher-handicap player. In truth the differences between the two models aren’t vast. Both deliver the same initial launch and spin characteristics and deliver high ball speeds across more of the face.

Another positive is the sheer number of shafts available as custom-fit options while Titleist’s SureFit Tour hosel is a brilliant way to fine tune your ball flight with the right guidance. Titleist’s refusal to go above the 45” standard shaft option is also a refreshing change in an era where shafts seem to be getting ever longer in the quest for distance.

All in all, I would recommend wholesale golf clubs as a must. A poorly-fitted driver simply won’t be as forgiving.

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